Ezekiel 30:6
Thus saith the LORD; They also that uphold Egypt shall fall; and the pride of her power shall come down: from the tower of Syene shall they fall in it by the sword, saith the Lord GOD.
Original Language Analysis
כֹּ֚ה
H3541
כֹּ֚ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
1 of 17
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יִפְּלוּ
shall fall
H5307
יִפְּלוּ
shall fall
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
4 of 17
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
סֹמְכֵ֣י
They also that uphold
H5564
סֹמְכֵ֣י
They also that uphold
Strong's:
H5564
Word #:
5 of 17
to prop (literally or figuratively); reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of (in a favorable or unfavorable sense)
וְיָרַ֖ד
shall come down
H3381
וְיָרַ֖ד
shall come down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
7 of 17
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
עֻזָּ֑הּ
of her power
H5797
עֻזָּ֑הּ
of her power
Strong's:
H5797
Word #:
9 of 17
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
בַּחֶ֙רֶב֙
in it by the sword
H2719
בַּחֶ֙רֶב֙
in it by the sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
12 of 17
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
יִפְּלוּ
shall fall
H5307
יִפְּלוּ
shall fall
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
13 of 17
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
Historical Context
Egypt's ancient glory, military prowess, monumental architecture, and international prestige made her a symbol of human achievement. Her reduction to a minor kingdom fulfilled these prophecies and revealed the temporary nature of all earthly empires.
Questions for Reflection
- What forms of 'pride of power' might you be trusting in apart from God's strength?
- How does Egypt's fall encourage you to place confidence in eternal rather than temporal things?
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Analysis & Commentary
God declares that Egypt's 'supporters shall fall' and 'her pride of power shall come down.' Pride in military might, economic strength, and political influence would all collapse. The geographical extent 'from Migdol to Syene' (north to south) shows comprehensive judgment. Egypt's fall demonstrates that all earthly power is contingent, while God's sovereignty is absolute.